NHTSA Campaign 04V163000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Issued by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · Reported Apr 12, 2004 · 2,497 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT MEET MATERIAL STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

Consequence

ENGINE VIBRATION OR RIDING ON BUMPY ROADS COULD CAUSE THESE TANKS TO CRACK AND LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT IDENTIFIES DEFECTIVE FUEL TANKS. IF THE FUEL TANK FAILS THE INSPECTION, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE IT WITH AN UPDATED FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING APRIL 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA FSC600 2003 2,497
HONDA SILVER WING 2003 2,497

Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V163000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.